Canyon was among the first to mix wheelsizes when they introduced the 2018 Spectral:On. The bike has the “regular” 27.5×2.8″ Plus tyre rear and the initial plan was to use the same tyre on the front wheel. But after a bit of testing they decided to go with a bigger rim and narrower tyre up front. I’ve heard a similar story from other manufacturers, and we’re seeing more bikes move away from the 27.5×2.8″ wheels, at least on the front wheel.
External battery for 2019?
The Spectral:On has a 500Wh external battery and not one that is hidden inside the frame. An external battery frame design usually results in a cheaper and lighter bike compared to most integrated designs. And the Spectral:On is fairly light wheighing in at 23.16kg pedals included. But not everyone like the less refined looks of a bike with an external battery. I think the external battery design has it’s place in the market and it will be with us for several years to come.
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